Join us for a guided "sound walk" in the beautiful unspoiled Columbia Forest west of Waterloo. The sound of birds singing and wind through the trees will blend with vocal and instrumental music, all celebrating the beauty of nature. The experience involves a 45-minute hike with a trained guide, through gently sloping pathways. The event...
A thrilling celebration of our beautiful planet! From the opening depiction of the chaos that existed before time, to the dramatic representation of the first light, the creation of all the animals, and the lovely duet between Adam and Eve, this concert will be a garden of musical delights! Claire de Sévigné, soprano Colin Ainsworth,...
At the heart of this concert is Caroline Shaw's work, To the Hands, and the passion cantata that inspired it, Dieterich Buxtehude's Ad Manus, from Membra Jesu Nostri. Blending ancient texts with contemporary reflections on refuge and compassion, Shaw's music invites us to consider the human need for shelter, dignity, and connection in a fractured...
Sing the choruses with us, or just sit with the music surrounding you! No music experience necessary. Scores available for loan. Venue to be determined
From the iconic "Hallelujah" to intimate arias and profoundly stirring choruses, this seasonal favourite takes us on a timeless journey of hope and renewal. Handel's masterpiece is the best-loved choral work of all, and sits at the very heart of our repertoire. Mireille Asselin, soprano Krisztina Szabó, mezzo-soprano Lawrence Wiliford, tenor Giles Tomkins, baritone Kitchener-Waterloo...
A workshop on making the most of your voice as it matures. This is an ideal opportunity for singers in the community, and church choirs. Venue, timing, and guest clinician to be confirmed.
From the passions of the Renaissance madrigal, to shimmering harmonies of today, this concert explores love and longing in all its beauty, desire, heartbreak and yearning. We will weave together expressive works by Thomas Morley and John Farmer, with luminous contemporary works by Eric Whitacre, Matti Hyökki, Elaine Hagenberg, and others. Join us for an...
Sing the choruses with us, or just sit and let the music surround you! No music experience necessary. Scores are available for loan.
Brahms' Requiem focuses on comforting the bereaved instead of judging the souls of the dead. With its deeply humanistic poetry and lush harmonies, it is seen by many as the most transcendent choral work of the Romantic period. This lovely work is perfectly paired with two sublime and devotional Bach motets: O Jesu Christ, meins...
A private screening of The Imitation Game, the film starring Benedict Cumberbatch that tells the tragic story of Alan Turing, the brilliant mathematician who broke Nazi codes and helped the Allies win the Second World War, yet was persecuted after the war for his homosexuality. Our upcoming concert on April 24th, Codebreaker, is a powerful...
